Die Märchen der Brüder Grimm (Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm)

folk·lore/ˈfōkˌlôr/

Folklore: What is it?

Noun:

The traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community, passed through the generations by word of mouth. A body of popular myth and beliefs relating to a particular place, activity, or group of people.

The following links will give you the background knowledge you need for the Grimm Brothers research:

Wilhelm and Jacob Grimm
A Background to the Brothers Grimm
Grimm Brothers' Home Page




Using the following worksheets, complete the assignment for the Brothers Grimm and Hänsel und Gretel.